Debt
Congress recently approved a substantial increase in discretionary spending for 2018 – up $150 billion. As the US economy continues to up defense spending, so the pressure is being brought to bear on the average tax payer. The situation is …
Credit card debt can be crippling seeing as how 38% of U.S. households admit to having it in one form or another. Trying to get rid of your credit card debt can be a long-term process since interest rates are …
To put things obviously, you no doubt love your family and friends. In most cases, you’d do anything for the important people in your life. You’d be there if they had surgery, were in an accident, needed help around the …
Unexpected expenses are bound to pop-up from time to time. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, you may find it extremely stressful. This is especially true when your expenses exceed your income and you need to pay for necessities like …
In just two short months, I’ll make my final student loan payment. I literally can not wait. I’ve had student loans since I took some out during my first year of college back in 2010. Each year of undergrad, I …
When you have multiple debts you’re juggling, it can seem overwhelming and impossible to pay them off. You may also find yourself wondering which to put money towards first. Enter debt consolidation. By choosing to consolidate your debt with a …
It’s no secret that cars are expensive. According to an Experian report CNBC cited, the average car loan is $27,430 and the average monthly payment is around $350 per month. Anybody can easily pay it off if they get cash …
Back when I was working to pay off $45,000 of debt, I often heard about Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The course was hailed by everyone who took it. But enrolling in the course cost money. Plus, it seemed to …
Getting student loans can seem like a great idea when you’re in college and have few other options. On the other hand, they can also seem like a bad idea when it’s time to pay the loans back. Chances are you’ll …
My husband and I spent the first four years of our marriage paying off nearly $45,000 of debt. It was such a relief to get out of debt and we truly felt liberated afterward. We spent the following year saving …
